ANTOINE, Pierre Joseph. Navigation de Bourgogne, ou Mémoires et Projets pour augmenter & établir la Navigation sur les Rivieres du Duché de Bourgogne...Tome Premier
[all published]. Two large folding engraved plates, one of which is a map. 5 p.l., 289, [4] pp. Large 4to, cont. mottled sheep (extremities a little worn, upper joint partly cracked but strong), spine gilt. Amsterdam: 1774. First edition of this collection of memoirs regarding improving the navigability of the rivers of Burgundy and the construction of strategic canals throughout the province. The author provides, in a chronological arrangement, much information on the history and costs of the planned projects. Antoine (1730-1814), was chief engineer of the département of the Côte-d'Or and professor of architecture at Dijon. One of the plates depicts the projected lock at Auxonne. Very good copy and rare with no copy in N.U.C. Ex Bibliotheca Mechanica.
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